BOONE — Two men have been charged with multiple counts after allegedly defrauding Appalachian State University out of more than $1.9 million via a business email compromise scheme, the Department of justice announced Aug. 10.
BOONE — Excavating several sites over the past two years, Appalachian State University’s archaeology professors partnered with the Junaluska H… Read more
WATAUGA — A judge has ordered North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein to file an action against Watauga County Commissioner John Welch to f… Read more
BOONE — WAMY Community Action’s executive director Melissa Soto was celebrated for her 30 years of service at a surprise party held in her hon… Read more
BOONE — With an overturned AppalCart bus, a smashed car and “victims” all around, multiple agencies trained on various exercises during a scen… Read more
BOONE — The Watauga County Board of Elections hosted an election security roundtable to discuss the upcoming fall election. Read more
WATAUGA — Back 2 School Festival board and volunteers are preparing for the 10th annual event by collecting donations and raising community aw… Read more
BOONE — The Appalachian Theatre of the High Country announced it is collaborating with the Town of Boone to observe Doc Watson Day on Friday, … Read more
Editor’s note: This article features news and photos from past editions of the Watauga Democrat. Read more
HIGH COUNTRY — Three area towns are finalists in the Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's 12th ann… Read more
BOONE — The Boone Fire Department has announced new days and times for child passenger safet… Read more
BOONE — Appalachian State University’s Child Development Center expansion is nearing complet… Read more
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The following information is courtesy of the Boone Police Department. All suspects are consi… Read more
BOONE — A voter challenge against Watauga County Board of Commissioners Chair John Welch was… Read more
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BOONE — The Watauga High School volleyball team returns this fall with a deep roster, and will aim to continue its streak of six consecutive N… Read more
The following are highlights from teams across Watauga County for the week of July 26 — Aug 1. Read more
BOONE — Pioneer football season will soon be back at Watauga High School, with all of the Friday night entertainment and excitement that comes… Read more
BOONE — On Aug. 4, Appalachian State coaches and staff highlighted a football roster that is overflowing with depth. Read more
BOONE — As part of the Town of Boone’s ongoing Sesquicentennial festivities, the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce celebrates the businesses and … Read more
The following information was provided by AppHealthCare. Restaurants, meat markets and food stands are inspected one to four times per year ba… Read more
BOONE — With the second quarter of the year completed and Watauga County experiencing the full swing of its summer tourism season, the Boone A… Read more
WATAUGA — Daffodil Spring Farm sells humanely and sustainably produced pork at the King Street Farmer’s Market. Read more
NEWLAND – Mo’s Boots cut is ribbon at its new Newland location on July 29. Read more
